The Hound Dog Missile

A forerunner to the cruise missile, this jet propelled, supersonic missile was launched from a B-52 bomber and then flew to its target carrying a nuclear warhead. Test flights were conducted between White Sands and Utah.


U.S Air Force

Dimensions
Length: 43 feet
Diameter: 28 inches
Wingspan: 12 feet
Weight: 10,000 pounds
Range: Over 500 miles
First Firing: 1960

Updated: 7-4-2006

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